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by Fortis621
Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:10 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Race suspension question from a new Alfa driver
Replies: 40
Views: 28089

Thanks for the informative technical discussion. I think I'll start with Mats' recommendation and go from there. I'll rely on your help as I get stuck (which I know I will). This is a great group. Thanks for your help everyone.
by Fortis621
Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:45 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Race suspension question from a new Alfa driver
Replies: 40
Views: 28089

Any recommendations on front and rear spring rates?
by Fortis621
Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:31 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Race suspension question from a new Alfa driver
Replies: 40
Views: 28089

Thanks Mats. I'll look into your suggestion. I did see a coilover conversion kit at a local race shop. I think that might give me the best "bang for the buck". The car was already built with coilover option in mind. My shock mounts, both front and back, have been heavily reinforced with th...
by Fortis621
Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:14 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Race suspension question from a new Alfa driver
Replies: 40
Views: 28089

At the moment, I'm not really constrained to any class rules. I'm just planning on running this car with AROSC and some open track days. I have plenty of point left in class C to do the suspension and still be okay. I just wanted to build a car that I can have some fun with. At the same time, I don'...
by Fortis621
Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:17 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Race suspension question from a new Alfa driver
Replies: 40
Views: 28089

Race suspension question from a new Alfa driver

I'm in the process of building a GTV6 race car and need your input on race suspension. The car was resurrected after being asleep for years. The car was stripped, roll cage fabricated, mechanical parts + engine refreshed, and the body freshly painted. I took it out last May to AROSC Buttonwillow eve...